Title: Visit Waimataitai: Best of Waimataitai, Timaru Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Waimataitai](https://expedia.ca/Waimataitai-Timaru-Hotels.0-n693191711254265856-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Waimataitai Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waimataitai.d693191711254265856.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waimataitai Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Waimataitai.d693191711254265856.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waimataitai ## Timaru ## Visit Waimataitai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Timaru travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Timaru.dx3445) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ca9da5b47eb247bab7d7f395aad167ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Trevor-Griffiths-Rose-Garden-Timaru-Port.d553248621526966893.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ashbury Park Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.ca/Ashbury-Park-Timaru.d659338316678569984.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dashing Rocks Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru? [](https://expedia.ca/Dashing-Rock-Waimataitai.d659338630077349888.Vacation-Attraction) #### Caroline Bay Beach 4/5(3 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port. [](https://expedia.ca/Caroline-Bay-Beach-Canterbury.d553248621532610216.Vacation-Attraction) #### Timaru Public Hospital Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Public-Hospital-Parkside.d553248635976021980.Vacation-Attraction) #### South Canterbury Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/South-Canterbury-Museum-Timaru-Central.d6112974.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Waimataitai Hotel Deals ![Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru 65-67 Evans Street, Timaru CA $105 CA $122 total Sep 19 - Sep 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (236 reviews) "I’m just happy" Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Ashbury Park Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626108/1d9ecd92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashbury Park Motel 131 Evans Street, Timaru Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $115 CA $132 total Sep 30 - Oct 1 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (284 reviews) "Food limited" Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=9626108&PinnedHotelID=9626108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/fed61354_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property Timaru Stay at this vacation home in Timaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Perfect! "House was perfect for our needs, well equipped, great shower and wonderful coffee machine with frother!! ASO nice and warm with just the heat pump on for a bit. Very well situated…we were able to walk into town along the beach walkway.Unsure if we will be back this way but if we are I would happily ..." 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(16 reviews) seaview escape "great beds location and hope to come back" Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=38002018&PinnedHotelID=38002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=38002018&PinnedHotelID=38002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Aspen on King Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/5895fed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen on King Motel 51 King Street, Timaru CA $102 CA $120 total Sep 17 - Sep 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (532 reviews) "Room is super clean and spacious. Staff is very helpful and kind. She assisted to arrange twin beds room for us and provided some useful information for us like restaurant, little blue penguin sightseeing. We had a great time at the motel. Very impressive and memorable. Highly recommend to anyone ..." Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=9624908&PinnedHotelID=9624908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Harbour View Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235600/35235547/5aa6b8f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour View Motel 8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND CA $137 CA $158 total Oct 17 - Oct 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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